Summaries from the Third Stakeholder Conference

Leadership

GCSU will be acknowledged as a national leader in educating students for leadership in their professions and communities.

1. Describe how this pillar builds upon existing institutional strengths and traditions.

Would allow us to build on leadership opportunities that already exist such as:- GEM- Leadership Certificate Program- Ambassadors- Society for Leadership- Student involvement in national organizations- SGA- And others within major that are national and that students join

2. What would we do to nurture this pillar so that it would enhance the quality and depth of the students' total collegiate learning experience here?

Funding to support student leaders' attendance at national conferences

Form a leadership living/learning community

Develop a roadmap for student leadership development

Personal mission statement for all students

Start early and develop in levels

Expose students to various styles of leaders: use Alums, CEOs, Donors

Explicit expectations for campus involvement-multiple opportunities

Promote a conscious awareness of leadership characteristics (know a leader)

Model leadership across campus

3. What potential does this pillar have for bringing external recognition as an exemplary feature of the learning experience?

Connecting nationally recognized leaders with our students brings recognition to the school beyond the region – examples:- Internships such as the Washington Center- Advisory boards that exist and can be expanded- Database opportunities

Unique personal approach to leadership: It is about PEOPLE

Demonstrate impact of leadership (local, regional and global)

Work forward and backwards – freshmen to alumni

Tout the successes strategically, nationally, frequently – LEAD WITH STUDENTS

Continue to build excellence and distinction in the Georgia College undergraduate educational experience consistent with the university's educational values and its undergraduate public liberal arts mission.